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Black Beaver, a noted Delaware Indian, captain of a Delaware company of Indians during the Mescican war and a frequent guide for military and scientific expeditions.
Black Beaver, a noted Delaware Indian, captain of a Delaware company of Indians during the Mescican war and a frequent guide for military and scientific expeditions.
Object Number 2004.29.6078
Display Title Black Beaver, a noted Delaware Indian, captain of a Delaware company of Indians during the Mescican war and a frequent guide for military and scientific expeditions.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Delaware Indian / (Algonquin) / Black Beaver a noted Delaware Indian he was captain of a Delaware company of Indians during the Mescican war-he was a frequent guide for Am. military and scientific expeditions."
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Delaware
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 11.2 cm (5 11/16 x 4 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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